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Anaconda No-Gi Forum >> Jiu jitsu as a path to enlightenment
| 11/21/12 8:57 PM | |
mister3mma
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Member Since: 9/3/12 Posts: 449 |
Wondering if other people have the same opinion? When rolling I feel completely in the moment, in a very zen state of being while still actively fighting and countering. My coach agreed w me in regards to the potential for development. I'm wondering if others feel an inner growth from practicing and deleving their skills in " the gentle art" Oss 
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| 11/21/12 8:58 PM | |
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mister3mma
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Member Since: 9/3/12 Posts: 450 |
Developing*
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| 11/23/12 5:42 AM | |
Brabo Ben
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Member Since: 5/4/11 Posts: 775 |
Definitely character building, i dont really delve in to spiritual or zen stuff, but i know for a fact its made me a better, more confident and humble human being
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| 11/29/12 1:10 AM | |
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Subzero90
Member Since: 12/13/11 Posts: 97 |
Before I started traneing I was a pretty sub standard person, drinking lots and getting in street fights. It completely changed my life, I found some inner peace. Sure I still have the odd beer but I have not been in a street fight since the day I started. |
| 11/29/12 1:46 AM | |
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mister3mma
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Member Since: 9/3/12 Posts: 636 |
Brabo Ben - Definitely character building, i dont really delve in to spiritual or zen stuff, but i know for a fact its made me a better, more confident and humble human beingOne might say confidence and humbleness are traits of a more enlightened individual. Glad you have found some growth out of what is in IMO one of the coolest arts ever.
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| 12/2/12 2:29 PM | |
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CoreNobody
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Member Since: 12/17/02 Posts: 10788 |
I am humbled by the people I train with.UFC fighters,ammys,great BJJ guys,and the regular guys like myself that just do it for fun. I have learned to check my ego at the door,to never under estimate anyone,and while I'm rolling/sparring,if I can get through this,I can probably get through anything.
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| 12/5/12 1:52 PM | |
Judo Scott
Member Since: 1/12/09 Posts: 6250 |
I think it depends on how you define enlightenment. As a lay Buddhist there are times when my jiu jitsu practice and my Buddhist practice cross over into one another. - it has helped me practice my patience - helped practice focus and single minded concentration - This one is sort of hard for me to put into words. It's helped me with the frustration of being such a bad Buddhist practitioner. Jiu jitsu gives me a concrete example of something you just work at bit by bit gradually you become better at. I try to keep that in mind when I am dissappointed in myself. It's a physical analog of karma. As you accumulate "karma" with your attempts at developing your jiu jitsu you change your "nature" and it becomes easier for you to choose the best course of action in the future. - |
| 12/5/12 2:55 PM | |
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mister3mma
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Member Since: 9/3/12 Posts: 1040 |
CoreNobody - I am humbled by the people I train with.UFC fighters,ammys,great BJJ guys,and the regular guys like myself that just do it for fun.Truth, brother.
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| 1/28/13 12:23 PM | |
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ChipW
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Member Since: 4/2/10 Posts: 1762 |
I think yes. But I've also felt the same way about several other sports/hobbies over the years. White water paddling Triathlon Adventure racing Running Shooting And probably the most "zen like", flat water paddling. I'm not sure if it was enlightening or it just put me to sleep.lol
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